Quick answer
Who supplies paint in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a paint manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Matadi. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Matadi in about 28–45 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Interior emulsions, exterior weatherproof paints and enamel coatings.
Why Matadi needs paint
The DRC's main seaport, on the Congo river. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
The DR Congo is the world's largest cobalt producer and a major copper producer, with Kinshasa as a huge consumer market and the copper belt supplied through East and Southern African ports.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Matadi
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Matadi buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Matadi, hardware stores and supermarkets buy paint from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys paint: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Cement & building materials plants in Matadi
Cement plants and grinding units in Matadi run bucket elevators, belt and chain conveyors in abrasive, dusty conditions, making conveyor spares, bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.
In Matadi, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy paint from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys paint: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of paint to Matadi
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to MatadiIndicative transit 28–45 days (Central Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at MatadiMatadi is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Matadi
| Office hours | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
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| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Quotation | USD (CDF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing paint into Matadi: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
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| Our office hours in your time | 09:30–19:00 IST, Monday to Saturday |
| Currency | Congolese franc (CDF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Matadi
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- Cement & building materials plantsBuys paint: Cement and clinker plants, Grinding units, Block and aggregate plants
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys paint: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
Paint specifications for Matadi
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Democratic Republic of the Congo's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
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| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Imports need pre-shipment documentation (ARSP/BIVAC-type); confirm with your agent.